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The Week in W.Va. History

CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. May 23, 1862: In what became known as the Battle of Lewisburg, Union troops repelled a Confederate advance, killing 38 and wounding 66, while losing 13 men. May 23, 1941: Rod Thorn was born in Princeton. Thorn attended West Virginia University, where he was an All-American guard. Thorn has had an extended and distinguished care...

Cliff Lee: Why Some Arkanans Are The Most Famous People 412 Words2 Pages Although there are many famous people, Arkansans are the best famous people. Cliff Lee wanted something bigger. He is idolized by many Arkansan boys. Clifton Phifer Lee was born on August 30, 1978 in Benton, Arkansas.Cliff’s father Steve was a firefighter for 30 years. Later he was elected to the Benton City Council. Cliff got his middle name from his mother Sharon’s side of the family. ( Clifton Phifer Lee ) Cli...

72 at dulles airport. fredericksburg, you are at 70 degrees. ocean city, maryland is at 73 degrees. today will be warm, humid with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms here and there. not a rainout all day. look if a high in the upper 80s to near 90 degree detail on tha forecast coming up in just a little bit. >> summer just letting us know it is still here. >> yes. lets check in with lauren demarco to get a look at traffic. >> things are looking pretty good for us right n...